Welcome to Guiyang, where you can experience Guizhou's green mountains, clear waters, and ethnic customs.

Guizhou 7 Days 6 Nights Travel Guide (Budget controlled within 3500 RMB):

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Guiyang, first encounter with Qianzhong

• Morning: Arrive in Guiyang, check into an economy hotel near Jiaxiu Tower (about 120 RMB/night), drop off luggage and rest.

• Afternoon: Head to Qianling Mountain Park (5 RMB entrance fee), hike the mountain, see macaques, visit Hongfu Temple, and feel the charm of the "Number One Mountain in Southern Guizhou."

• Evening: Walk to Jiaxiu Tower (free), enjoy the night view with lights and reflections on the Nanming River; dinner nearby with Changwang noodles and silk rolls (about 50 RMB).

• Cost: Accommodation 120 RMB + Entrance 5 RMB + Meals 50 RMB = 175 RMB

Day 2: Guiyang → Libo, first exploration of Xiaoqikong

• Morning: Take a bus from Guiyang Jinyang Bus Station to Libo (about 90 RMB, 3.5 hours), then check into a hotel in Libo County (about 100 RMB/night).

• Afternoon: Visit Xiaoqikong Scenic Area (entrance + sightseeing bus 170 RMB), tour Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge, Laya Waterfall, 68-step Waterfall, Water Forest, and check in at Cuigu Waterfall at dusk.

• Evening: Return to town for sour soup fish (about 60 RMB), rest and relax.

• Cost: Transport 90 RMB + Accommodation 100 RMB + Entrance 170 RMB + Meals 60 RMB = 420 RMB

Day 3: Full day in Libo, Daqikong + second half of Xiaoqikong

• Morning: Visit Daqikong Scenic Area (entrance + sightseeing bus 55 RMB), take a boat into the canyon, check in at Tiansheng Bridge and Yaofeng Cave, experience the grandeur of the "Eastern Arc de Triomphe."

• Afternoon: Return to Xiaoqikong Scenic Area to visit Wolong Pool and Mandarin Duck Lake (optional boat ride 30 RMB), deeply experience the karst water scenery.

• Evening: Stay again in Libo County (another 100 RMB), eat tofu pudding grilled fish (about 60 RMB).

• Cost: Entrance 55 RMB + Accommodation 100 RMB + Meals 60 RMB (boat ride optional 30 RMB) = 215 RMB (or 245 RMB)

Day 4: Libo → Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, experience Miao culture

• Morning: Take a direct shuttle from Libo to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village (about 110 RMB, 3 hours), check into a stilt house homestay in the Miao village (about 120 RMB/night, breakfast included).

• Afternoon: Visit the Miao Village Museum, rent Miao ethnic costumes for photos (about 50 RMB), experience silver jewelry making near No.1 Wind and Rain Bridge.

• Evening: Climb the viewing platform to see the night view of thousands of lights, dinner with sour soup beef hotpot (about 80 RMB).

• Cost: Transport 110 RMB + Accommodation 120 RMB + Experience 50 RMB + Meals 80 RMB = 360 RMB

Day 5: Xijiang → Zhenyuan Ancient Town, night tour of Wuyang River

• Morning: Watch Miao ethnic song and dance performance in the village (free), take a direct shuttle before 10 AM to Zhenyuan Ancient Town (about 80 RMB, 2.5 hours).

• Afternoon: Arrive and check into Riverside Inn in the ancient town (about 100 RMB/night), visit Zhusheng Bridge and Qinglong Cave ancient buildings (entrance 60 RMB).

• Evening: Take a night cruise on Wuyang River (about 40 RMB), enjoy the blend of ancient town lights and mountain shadows, dinner with Zhenyuan grilled fish (about 50 RMB).

• Cost: Transport 80 RMB + Accommodation 100 RMB + Entrance 60 RMB + Cruise 40 RMB + Meals 50 RMB = 330 RMB

Day 6: Zhenyuan → Huangguoshu Waterfall, check in at the core scenic area

• Morning: Take a train from Zhenyuan to Anshun (about 40 RMB, 2 hours), then transfer to a direct shuttle to Huangguoshu (about 20 RMB, 1 hour), check into a hotel near the scenic area (about 120 RMB/night).

• Afternoon: Visit Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area (entrance + sightseeing bus 210 RMB): first visit Doupotang Waterfall (filming location of the 1983 "Journey to the West"), then explore the second half of Tianxing Bridge (Gaolaozhuang, Silver Chain Hanging Waterfall), and finally see the Huangguoshu Grand Waterfall (optional escalator down the mountain, one way 30 RMB).

• Evening: Stay near Huangguoshu, eat Huajiang dog meat noodles (about 40 RMB, other food options available).

• Cost: Transport 60 RMB + Accommodation 120 RMB + Entrance 210 RMB + Meals 40 RMB (escalator optional 30 RMB) = 430 RMB (or 460 RMB)

Day 7: Huangguoshu → Guiyang, return trip

• Morning: Take a direct shuttle from Huangguoshu back to Guiyang (about 50 RMB, 2 hours), then visit Qingyun Market to buy local specialties (such as Bobo candy, dried Rosa roxburghii, about 100 RMB).

• Afternoon: Head to the airport/train station according to your departure time, end of trip. Lunch with Guiyang baked pot (about 60 RMB).

• Cost: Transport 50 RMB + Meals 60 RMB + Souvenirs 100 RMB = 210 RMB

Total Cost

• Adding all expenses: about 175 + 420 + 215 + 360 + 330 + 430 + 210 = 2140 RMB (about 2300 RMB including some optional expenses), remaining budget can be flexibly used for upgraded accommodation, additional special experiences, or unexpected expenses, all fully controlled within 3500 RMB.

Note: Transportation and accommodation prices may fluctuate slightly by season; it is recommended to book in advance to lock in low prices; meals can be adjusted according to taste and budget.